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Lakewood vs Parma

How do elevator maintenance rules compare between Lakewood, OH and Parma, OH?

Lakewood and Parma have similar restriction levels.

Lakewood, OH

Cuyahoga County

Heavy Restrictions

Elevators in Lakewood multi-family and commercial buildings must be inspected and certified annually by the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Industrial Compliance under Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4105. ASME A17.1 safety standard applies.

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Parma, OH

Cuyahoga County

Heavy Restrictions

Ohio Department of Commerce regulates elevators under ORC Chapter 4105 and OAC 4101:5. Annual inspections required by state-licensed inspectors. Parma commercial and multi-family buildings must display current certificates.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactLakewoodParma
State LawORC Chapter 4105ORC Chapter 4105
AgencyODC Industrial ComplianceOhio Dept of Commerce
InspectionAnnual state requiredAnnual required
StandardASME A17.1-
CertificateMust be displayedMust be posted
Single-Family-Exempt annual

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Lakewood FAQ

Who enforces this in Lakewood?

Lakewood at (216) 529-4000 handles most complaints.

Who enforces this in Lakewood?

Lakewood at (216) 529-4000 handles most complaints.

Parma FAQ

Who inspects elevators in Parma?

The Ohio Department of Commerce Bureau of Building Code Compliance inspects all commercial and multi-family elevators annually. Parma has no local elevator authority.

Who enforces this in Parma?

Parma at (440) 885-8000 handles most complaints.

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